"Bryan Singer is no longer the director of Bohemian Rhapsody," Twentieth Century Fox confirmed in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tension grew on set due to the director's absence during several occasions and production of the film was halted due to Singer's "unexpected unavailability." His rep issued a statement explaining his absence was due to “a personal health matter concerning Bryan and his family.”

Cinematographer Thomas Newton Sigel was forced to step in when Singer was a no-show and Tom Hollander, who plays Queen manager Jim Beach, quit the film briefly due to Singer's behaviour.